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Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Amol Kale has tragically passed away due to a cardiac arrest in New York following his attendance at the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan. On Sunday, Kale was at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium to watch the highly anticipated game between the arch-rivals alongside other MCA officials, including secretary Ajinkya Naik and apex council member Suraj Samat.

In an official statement on its social media pages, the MCA expressed its profound grief: “We are deeply saddened by the unexpected loss of our President, Shri Amol Kale. On behalf of the Apex Council, Member Clubs, Staff & our entire MCA family, we offer our deepest condolences to his family. His visionary leadership & efforts will be remembered in our hearts forever.”

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Former India and Mumbai cricketer Ravi Shastri, who was in the US as a commentator for the T20 World Cup, paid tribute to Kale, writing on ‘X’, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Amol Kale, President of the Mumbai Cricket Association. His passion for the sport and unwavering dedication to its development leaves a void in the cricketing community. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.”

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Former BCCI chairman and MCA president Sharad Pawar also expressed his shock and sorrow, noting Kale’s gentle and generous nature. Pawar added, “He will always be remembered for his sincere endeavours to advance the MCA. My prayers are with his family members.” Pawar, who also served as ICC’s president from 2010-12, highlighted Kale’s significant contributions to the MCA.

Maharashtra politician and MCA apex council member Jitendra Awhad reflected on the personal impact of Kale’s death, writing, “Heard the sad news of the demise of #AmolKale President of Mumbai Cricket Association. Good organiser and a cricket lover. Amol, this was not your age to say goodbye to the world. It’s a personal loss to me.”

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Amol Kale’s Sudden Death Leaves Mumbai Cricket in Shock

Amol Kale, 47, became the MCA president after defeating former India and Mumbai cricketer Sandip Patil in the October 2022 elections. Under his leadership, the MCA undertook several significant initiatives, including the decision to match the BCCI match fee for all its red-ball players for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Kale’s tenure was marked by efforts to enhance the stature and functionality of Mumbai cricket, driven by his passion for the sport and commitment to its development.
Kale’s untimely death has left a void in the cricket community, especially in Mumbai, where his contributions and leadership had a profound impact. His passing is a significant loss to the cricket fraternity and the MCA.